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debris

[duh-bree, dey-bree, deb-ree] / dəˈbri, ˈdeɪ bri, ˈdɛb ri /


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Debris from an intercepted drone sparked a fire at the base of the Burj Al Arab, the sail-shaped building sometimes touted as the world's first seven-star hotel.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Debris landed on beaches and roadways in Turks and Caicos.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026

Debris could become more of a safety risk as the pace of rocket launches increases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Debris from more than 4,400 lots in Pacific Palisades was processed on site, including more than 10,000 felled trees, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

Debris began rushing by: first sticks, then branches, then entire trunks of trees.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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